The kennels are based in North Yorkshire on a grouse moor and pheasant shooting Estate after relocating from Norfolk & Suffolk where Natasha was working as a fulltime Keeper before the dogs became a fulltime occupation in 2007.

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Later Contender Sporting was set up specialising in walked up shoot days and gundog training events. 

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The dogs are first and foremost shooting dogs, mainly picking up but are also expected to do walked-up days and sitting on peg. It's a long and demanding season so overall management and wellbeing of the dogs is a main priority ALL year.

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Healthy and happy dogs make the best Working dogs!